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Republican party members campaign for the party and register people to vote on the corner of Third Avenue and Temple Street. Subjects unidentified.

1. Republicans Registering Voters on Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047583
Title:
Republicans Registering Voters on Temple Street, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
Republican party members campaign for the party and register people to vote on the corner of Third Avenue and Temple Street. Subjects unidentified.
An unidentified man cuts a cake to celebrate the birthday of President Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower. In the background hangs a campaign poster to re-elect Eisenhower as president with Richard Nixon as his vice-president.

2. Republican Headquarters, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047584
Title:
Republican Headquarters, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
An unidentified man cuts a cake to celebrate the birthday of President Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower. In the background hangs a campaign poster to re-elect Eisenhower as president with Richard Nixon as his vice-president.
A group of unidentified women stand around a birthday cake dedicated to President Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower's birthday. In the background hangs a campaign poster to re-elect Eisenhower as president with Richard Nixon as his vice-president.

3. Republican Headquarters, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047585
Title:
Republican Headquarters, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1956
Description:
A group of unidentified women stand around a birthday cake dedicated to President Dwight D. "Ike" Eisenhower's birthday. In the background hangs a campaign poster to re-elect Eisenhower as president with Richard Nixon as his vice-president.
Ralph Damon Williams Jr., son of Dorothy Garten Williams and Ralph Williams Sr., and grandson of Carlos B. Garten who was a sheriff of Summers County, rides with the American flag across the field. The horse is ornamented with elaborate leather straps and an elegant blanket.

4. Boy Dressed As Cowboy Rides Horse through Horse Show at Avis Field, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048162
Title:
Boy Dressed As Cowboy Rides Horse through Horse Show at Avis Field, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1959
Description:
Ralph Damon Williams Jr., son of Dorothy Garten Williams and Ralph Williams Sr., and grandson of Carlos B. Garten who was a sheriff of Summers County, rides with the American flag across the field. The horse is ornamented with elaborate leather straps and an elegant blanket.
An unidentified man and woman supervise the children sitting on the saddle.

5. A Baby and Toddler Ride A Horse at the Horse Show on Avis Field, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
048161
Title:
A Baby and Toddler Ride A Horse at the Horse Show on Avis Field, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1959
Description:
An unidentified man and woman supervise the children sitting on the saddle.
A sign above the entrance reads, "Democratic Hdqs. for Wally Barron for Governor". Richard Baylor pictured on the far left speaking to an unidentified couple.

6. Outside the Democratic Headquarters, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047586
Title:
Outside the Democratic Headquarters, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1960
Description:
A sign above the entrance reads, "Democratic Hdqs. for Wally Barron for Governor". Richard Baylor pictured on the far left speaking to an unidentified couple.
An unidentified man gets ready to cut the ribbon blocking the entranced to the building. On the window reads, "Democratic Headquarters for Wally Barron for Governor". The man in the center with his hand held out is Richard Baylor. The woman to the left is unidentified.

7. Barron Headquarters, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047587
Title:
Barron Headquarters, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1960
Description:
An unidentified man gets ready to cut the ribbon blocking the entranced to the building. On the window reads, "Democratic Headquarters for Wally Barron for Governor". The man in the center with his hand held out is Richard Baylor. The woman to the left is unidentified.
Dillon and Kennedy shake hands on Second Avenue beside the post office. The picture is taken during Kennedy's campaign for president.

8. J. Clyde "Sheriff" Dillon with John F. Kennedy, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047593
Title:
J. Clyde "Sheriff" Dillon with John F. Kennedy, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
1960
Description:
Dillon and Kennedy shake hands on Second Avenue beside the post office. The picture is taken during Kennedy's campaign for president.
Mrs. Diefenbach pictured with the horse she rode to and from the cabin.

9. Mrs. Diefenbach on Horse, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049253
Title:
Mrs. Diefenbach on Horse, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1920
Description:
Mrs. Diefenbach pictured with the horse she rode to and from the cabin.
John Lively is pictured holding the fish beside unidentified associates.

10. Men with Fish at Hinton Fire Station, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049246
Title:
Men with Fish at Hinton Fire Station, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1955
Description:
John Lively is pictured holding the fish beside unidentified associates.
Ms. Farley is pictured beside two unidentified associates in front of the switchboard.

11. Villa M. Farley at Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Exchange, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049247
Title:
Villa M. Farley at Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Exchange, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
Ms. Farley is pictured beside two unidentified associates in front of the switchboard.
Two unidentified women sit behind the switchboard at the telephone exchange.

12. Woman at Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company Switchboard, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049249
Title:
Woman at Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company Switchboard, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
Two unidentified women sit behind the switchboard at the telephone exchange.
Two unidentified women stand beside a board outlining the week's performance.

13. Female Employees at Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Exchange, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049248
Title:
Female Employees at Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Exchange, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
Two unidentified women stand beside a board outlining the week's performance.
An unidentified man stands beside machinery while listening to headphones.

14. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company Employee at Work, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049250
Title:
Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company Employee at Work, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
An unidentified man stands beside machinery while listening to headphones.
An unidentified woman watches employees at the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Exchange.

15. A Woman Supervises Employees at the Switchboard, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049251
Title:
A Woman Supervises Employees at the Switchboard, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
An unidentified woman watches employees at the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Exchange.
An unidentified woman sits behind the switchboard writing.

16. Working the Switchboard at Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Exchange, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
049252
Title:
Working the Switchboard at Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Exchange, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1960
Description:
An unidentified woman sits behind the switchboard writing.
The former sheriff pictured beside his home. Behind him are blank tombstones.

17. J. C. Dillon Sr. at His Home, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047592
Title:
J. C. Dillon Sr. at His Home, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1966
Description:
The former sheriff pictured beside his home. Behind him are blank tombstones.
Unidentified people walk along the pedestrian path on the bridge. Old Toll House is pictured in the background on the left.

18. New Hinton Bridge, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047206
Title:
New Hinton Bridge, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1975
Description:
Unidentified people walk along the pedestrian path on the bridge. Old Toll House is pictured in the background on the left.
Faulconer was the founder of Pipestem State Park and one of West Virginia's most esteemed historians. A native of Hinton, W. Va., Faulconor's active fundraising eventually led to the building of the Bluestone Center, city hall, a 4-H Camp and city sewage system. His most noted achievement was the creation of Pipestem, acclaimed as one of the 10 best family vacation resorts in the nation. Though Faulconer once owned the Hinton Daily News, he served as a columnist for the Beckley Post-Herald toward the end of his life. He died at the age of 78.A graduate of Hinton High School in 1923, Faulconer spent two years at West Virginia University as a pre-med student before returning to Hinton in 1926 to become the managing editor of Hinton Daily News. He held that position until 1937 when he left to manage Hinton Insurance Agency and pursue other business interests. In 1947, Faulconer and his brother purchased the Hinton Daily News where he served as publisher and editor until 1973 when the newspaper was sold.Faulconer was an active member of the community, serving 17 years as a member of the advisory board of the state Department of Highways, was vice chairman of the board and a director of the National Bank of Summers, and helped organize the Mountaineer Travel Council, Summers County Boys Scout Council, and the City/County Chamber of Commerce. He received countless awards and citations including a special award in 1973 by the West Virginia Department of Commerce for outstanding contributions to the development of tourism in West Virginia.

19. John E. Faulconer, Right, and Associate, Hinton, W. Va.

IDNO:
047596
Title:
John E. Faulconer, Right, and Associate, Hinton, W. Va.
Date:
undated
Description:
Faulconer was the founder of Pipestem State Park and one of West Virginia's most esteemed historians. A native of Hinton, W. Va., Faulconor's active fundraising eventually led to the building of the Bluestone Center, city hall, a 4-H Camp and city sewage system. His most noted achievement was the creation of Pipestem, acclaimed as one of the 10 best family vacation resorts in the nation. Though Faulconer once owned the Hinton Daily News, he served as a columnist for the Beckley Post-Herald toward the end of his life. He died at the age of 78.A graduate of Hinton High School in 1923, Faulconer spent two years at West Virginia University as a pre-med student before returning to Hinton in 1926 to become the managing editor of Hinton Daily News. He held that position until 1937 when he left to manage Hinton Insurance Agency and pursue other business interests. In 1947, Faulconer and his brother purchased the Hinton Daily News where he served as publisher and editor until 1973 when the newspaper was sold.Faulconer was an active member of the community, serving 17 years as a member of the advisory board of the state Department of Highways, was vice chairman of the board and a director of the National Bank of Summers, and helped organize the Mountaineer Travel Council, Summers County Boys Scout Council, and the City/County Chamber of Commerce. He received countless awards and citations including a special award in 1973 by the West Virginia Department of Commerce for outstanding contributions to the development of tourism in West Virginia.